University of South Alabama Reviews

"Whenever I get told by someone that they're thinking about applying to South's BSN program, I say, "DON'T DO IT!" Save yourself a whole lot of money and exhaustion by going literally anywhere else! Classes and professors are disorganized, sometimes we didn't get a schedule until a month into a semester! And then there's the feeling that nothing you can do will ever cut through the politics of the old timers who practically run the program their way and aren't going to change. The icing on the cake is the last semester - practicum - where you're spending the whole semester working for free in an area of the hospital that you may not even want to ever work in! They place you wherever they want! I'm just glad I got finished with my degree without ever failing or dropping a class - which every semester at least a third of the class did! I'm taking my degree and running with it, all the while preaching to you to not make the same mistake I made with this program.Read Less"

"I am working towards my second bachelors degree. I have attended 4 different schools including USA and USA is by far the worst school I've dealt with. Communication is almost impossible at USA. If you're interested in nursings I hope you are okay with emailing 3 or 4 times before you get a response. If you leave a voicemail you will not get a call back so don't waste your time with that. I almost feel like USA doesn't want students. I believe USA provides a good education. There are some very nice and helpful professors. But I think that when people graduate from USA it is more of an accomplishment that they didn't give up due to frustrations with student services, financial aid, the business office, and advisors than it is that they passed all of the required classes. I hate to be negative because it does not suit my personality. However, I genuinely hope this will help someone and that they will not suffer the way I have.Read Less"

"USA has in excellent online and on campus program. The program and staff prepare students to past the boards on the first try. I felt more than prepared for the NCLEX. I already had my RN, I was enrolled in BSN ONLINE program this was perfect for me."

"I was very impressed for my first two semesters here. Online and instate tuition were big draws. I felt challenged in a good way, but in no way unmanageable. However, semester three has been a total nightmare, not just for me but a lot of my classmates. Be forewarned, setting up clinical experiences is left entirely up to the student and the legal process can take months from both the hospital and school sides. I have a preceptor at the hospital I work at, but no contract. Another hospital already has a contract with USA, but there are no preceptors. The faculty is of little to no help, other than a intermediary between legal departments. Grades have been taking longer than a month to be returned on papers, and online tests receive no review of missed questions. The professors seem over stretched and unable to accommodate the online program.Read Less"

"The program is flexible for working adults; however, the program is difficult. Online learning is far different than in-class learning. The program is possible, but lots of time and energy are required."

"This educational experience is the first time I have enrolled in online classes so I have nothing to compare this to except for my past on-campus experiences. However, everyone I have spoken to have been most helpful. I have not encountered anyone with a negative attitude. Although this is graduate school, the teachers have been eager to assist and the workload has been bearable. I would highly recommend this program to anyone."